ASUS showcases new portable LED projectors at CES 2015
ASUS showcases new portable LED projectors at CES 2015
Last year, we reviewed the ASUS P2B portable LED projector, and found it to be a capable little beamer for the traveling professional. At CES 2015, we saw the P3B, which is ASUS’ newest portable, battery-powered short-throw projector.
Featuring an LED light source with a 30,000-hour lifespan, the P3B once again has an HD resolution of 1,280 x 800 pixels, but with an improved maximum brightness of 700 lumens. It also sports a 0.8:1 short-throw lens, allowing it to project a 58-inch (diagonal) image at just a meter away from the screen.
The ASUS P3B also works with ASUS Wi-Fi Projection, which is an app that allows you to wirelessly project and stream content on your mobile devices over a Wi-Fi network. Presentations can be conducted sans a PC too, as the projector sports digital video inputs like HDMI/MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link). The MHL port can even be used to charge connected MHL-enabled smartphones and tablets while they’re projecting. But that’s not all. The P3B is also a 12,000mAh power bank!
ASUS B1MR
For something brighter, check out the ASUS B1MR wireless DLP projector that has a maximum brightness of 900 lumens. Native resolution for this projector is still pegged at 1,280 x 800 pixels, and like the P2B, it supports ASUS Wi-Fi Projection for wireless presentations and media streaming. It also doesn't need to be tethered to a PC, thanks to its multi-format file compatibility and integrated SD card reader and USB port. The B1MR also comes with a built-in 2W ASUS SonicMaster speaker.